G60

The G60 was the first taster of the High Performance Corrados. Although introduced to the UK along with the 1.8 16v in 1989. It wasn't until June of 1991 when the UK got the first Right-Hand Drive (RHD) examples to play around with. When this happened it really strutted itself, within months outselling the 1.8-16v, and that was how it was to stay until the introduction of the VR6.

This model uses the same (PG) engine as the Golf G60. This supercharged engine is capable of propelling the car to a recorded 140mph (VW). The only thing that may bother the sensitive is the constant hum of the supercharger!

Corrado G60 was in production from May 1989 - September 1992

Engine:
Four cylinder in line, toothed belt driven SOHC (Single Over Head Cam)
Alloy cylinder head, cast iron block transversely mounted in front
Belt driven G-Lader Supercharger running at 1.6 time engine speed
Intercooler
Digifant fuel injection
Capacity 1,781cc
Bore 81 x 86.4mm
Ouput 160bhp at 6300rpm
Compression Ratio 8:1
Maximum Torque 165lb/ft at 4000rpm

Transmission:
Front Wheel Drive
5-Speed 3.78, 2.12, 1.34, 0.97, 0.76:1
Reverse 3.80:1
Final Drive 3.67:1

Suspension:
Front - Independent with MacPherson Struts, lower wishbones, coil sprints and anti-roll bar
Rear - Semi-independent with trailing arms and track correcting bearings, torsion beam, coil springs

Steering:
Rack and pinion PAS (Power Assisted Steering) Standard
3:17 turns lock to lock

Brakes:
Front 11" (280mm) ventilated front discs
Rear 8.9" (226mm) solid rear discs
ABS - optional

Tyres and Wheels:
195/50 VR-15 on 6j x 15" BBS alloy wheels

Dimensions:
Track - Front 56.5in (1,435mm)
Track - Rear 56.3in (1,430mm)
Wheelbase 97.2in (2,470mm)
Length 159.4 (4,050mm)
Width 65.7in (1,670mm)
Height 52in (1,320mm)
Unladen Weight 2,456lb (1,115kg)

Performance:
Top Speed 137mph (220kph)
Acceleration 0-60mph in 8.9 seconds

Fuel Consumption:
Overall 22mpg (12.8 litres per 100km)

Standard Equipment:
Electric windows, electric & heated mirrors, BBS alloy wheels, front/rear foglights, sports seats, pop up spoiler, MFA trip computer, tinted glass

November 1990> Electric metal sunroof, and central locking

 

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